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CVE-2010-4229

10.0 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in an unspecified servlet in the Inventory component in ZENworks Asset Management (ZAM) in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.3 before 10.3.2, and 11, all…

Published Apr 18, 2011novellCWE-22EPSS 25.43%

Overview

CVE-2010-4229 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell zenworks_configuration_management. It was published on April 18, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in an unspecified servlet in the Inventory component in ZENworks Asset Management (ZAM) in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.3 before 10.3.2, and 11, allows remote attackers to overwrite files, and subsequently execute arbitrary code, via directory traversal sequences in a filename field in an upload request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update zenworks_configuration_management to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4229?

CVE-2010-4229 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell zenworks_configuration_management. It was published on April 18, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-4229?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-4229?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update zenworks_configuration_management to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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